In Milton and Ecology, Ken Hiltner engages with literary, theoretical, and historic approaches to explore the ideological underpinnings of our prevalent environmental crisis. Focusing on Milton's rejection of dualistic theology, metaphysical philosophy, and early-modern subjectivism, Hiltner argues that Milton anticipates certain prevailing essential ecological arguments. Even more remarkable is that Milton was able to integrate these arguments with biblical sources so seamlessly that his interpretative 'Green' reading of scripture has for over three centuries been entirely plausible. This study considers how Milton, from the earliest edition of the Poems, not only sought to tell the story of how through humanity's folly Paradise on earth was lost, but also sought to tell how it might be regained. This intriguing study will be of interest to eco-critics and Milton specialists alike.

Hiltner argues that Milton anticipates certain essential prevailing ecological arguments.

About the Author
Ken Hiltner has published widely on Milton. His articles have been published in Milton Studies, Milton Quarterly, and English Language Notes.

Reviews
"...bold and wonderfully suggestive." John Bienz, Mount Union College, Renaissance Quarterly



Book Information
ISBN 9780521123747
Author Ken Hiltner
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 10mm